Job summary
We welcome applications for an enthusiastic colleague to work alongside the seven current Respiratory Physicians in the Somerset Lung Centre at Musgrove Park Hospital, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. Our areas of expertise include complex airways disease, sleep and ventilation, lung cancer and pleural disease including advanced diagnostics (EBUS and thoracoscopy), interstitial lung disease and integrated care via our Respiratory@Home service.
We actively encourage colleagues to develop sub-specialist services according to their interests. Clinical research activity is supported in the department, as are medical education, quality improvement and leadership roles. The Trust has a reputation for being a friendly and supportive organisation. We have an excellent track record for teaching and training, receiving consistently excellent feedback from the GMC Trainee Survey. We are privileged to live and work in a beautiful part of the country with excellent schools, competitive house prices and stunning scenery on the doorstep.
The Respiratory Team currently contribute to the general medical take rota, with respiratory medicine accounting for more than 20% of acute admissions. We provide a consultant-led weekday review service for inpatient referrals on Acute Medical Unit and other wards. This promotes early access to respiratory expertise. We aim to provide high quality, safe patient care, excellent patient experience and outcomes with low length of stay.
Main duties of the job
You and your clinical manager will agree a prospective Job Plan that sets out your main duties and responsibilities, a schedule for carrying out your Programmed Activities, your managerial responsibilities, your accountability arrangements, your objectives and supporting resources. This post is a Taunton-based appointment.
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide, to a high standard, the full range of specialist diagnosis, treatment and care to patients requiring respiratory and acute medical services both as in and outpatients, as outlined in the proposed programme.
To organise, manage and be responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of patients in Musgrove Park Hospital.
Except in emergencies, or where otherwise agreed with your manager, you are responsible for fulfilling the duties and responsibilities and undertaking the Programmed Activities set out in your Job Plan, as reviewed from time to time.
You are responsible for the associated duties set out in the Terms and Conditions of Service. The purpose of including agreed personal objectives in your Job Plan is to set out in clear and transparent terms what you and your clinical manager agree should reasonably be achieved in the year in question. These objectives are not contractually binding in themselves, but you have a duty to make all reasonable efforts to achieve them.
You will also be required to participate in an on-call rota to provide emergency cover and to provide enhanced medical / respiratory support to the hospital. When not on an on-call rota, we may in exceptional circumstances ask you to return to site for emergencies if we are able to contact you. You are not, however, required to be available for such eventualities. Where emergency recalls of this kind become frequent, we will review the need to introduce an on-call rota.
For further information or to arrange a visit please telephone or email Dr Janet Fallon, Clinical Service Lead for Respiratory Medicine on 01823 342146, Janet.Fallon@SomersetFT.nhs.uk or email Dr James Gagg, Associate Medical Director, James.Gagg@somersetft.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide, to a high standard, the full range of specialist diagnosis, treatment and care to patients requiring respiratory and acute medical services both as in and outpatients, as outlined in the proposed programme.
To organise, manage and be responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of patients in Musgrove Park Hospital.
Except in emergencies, or where otherwise agreed with your manager, you are responsible for fulfilling the duties and responsibilities and undertaking the Programmed Activities set out in your Job Plan, as reviewed from time to time.
You are responsible for the associated duties set out in the Terms and Conditions of Service. The purpose of including agreed personal objectives in your Job Plan is to set out in clear and transparent terms what you and your clinical manager agree should reasonably be achieved in the year in question. These objectives are not contractually binding in themselves, but you have a duty to make all reasonable efforts to achieve them.
You will also be required to participate in an on-call rota to provide emergency cover and to provide enhanced medical / respiratory support to the hospital. When not on an on-call rota, we may in exceptional circumstances ask you to return to site for emergencies if we are able to contact you. You are not, however, required to be available for such eventualities. Where emergency recalls of this kind become frequent, we will review the need to introduce an on-call rota.
For further information or to arrange a visit please telephone or email Dr Janet Fallon, Clinical Service Lead for Respiratory Medicine on 01823 342146, Janet.Fallon@SomersetFT.nhs.uk or email Dr James Gagg, Associate Medical Director, James.Gagg@somersetft.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP (UK) or equivalentRegistered as a specialist in respiratory medicine and General Internal Medicine with the GMC or will be eligible for inclusion as a specialist within 6 months of interviewSub-specialty interests in respiratory medicine complimentary to needs of the department
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate significant experience and expertise in interventional practices/bronchoscopy
Desirable
- Active involvement in audit Information technology skills
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Evidence of teachingWell experienced in post graduate, particularly multidisciplinary, teaching and training
Desirable
- Higher qualification in medical educationManagement experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP (UK) or equivalentRegistered as a specialist in respiratory medicine and General Internal Medicine with the GMC or will be eligible for inclusion as a specialist within 6 months of interviewSub-specialty interests in respiratory medicine complimentary to needs of the department
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate significant experience and expertise in interventional practices/bronchoscopy
Desirable
- Active involvement in audit Information technology skills
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Evidence of teachingWell experienced in post graduate, particularly multidisciplinary, teaching and training
Desirable
- Higher qualification in medical educationManagement experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
